Sitting cross-legged comfortably can be harder than it looks. According to Pilates instructor Jill Drummond, VP of Fitness at BODYBAR Pilates, this position requires coordinated mobility and stability through the hips, knees, ankles, pelvis and spine. “When mobility is limited in any one of these areas, sitting comfortably cross-legged can quickly become challenging or even painful,” says Drummond. Article continues below You may like “But there are certain dynamic stretches that can help.” She suggests the exercises below to open up your hips and improve your mobility. Practice them daily if you can, holding each stretch for 30-90 seconds. They should help you sit cross-legged more comfortably within one to two weeks. 1. Windshield wiper Time: 30-90sec Start your week with achievable workout ideas, health tips and wellbeing advice in your inbox. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart on the floor, or on an elevated surface. Anchor your shoulders to the floor and lower your knees toward one side. Bring your knees back to center before lowering your knees …